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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BE-0901E-AC-PC BE-1201B-AC-PC

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Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.

NINE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE ONE HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,

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please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Safety indications and their meanings

This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.

Indications

DANGER

CAUTION

Symbols

-------- This symbol ( The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For

example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)

--------- This symbol (

--------- This symbol ( The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.

(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could cause in damage to equipment and surroundings.

) indicates something that you should be careful of.

) indicates something that you must not do.

) indicates something that you must do.

when using the machine or physical

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2 Notes on safety

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before o can result in severe injury.

ening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present

DANGER

CAUTION

Environmental requirements

Use the sewing machine in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as high-frequency welders. Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation.

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within ±10% of the rated volta the machine. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the sewing machine's electrical consumption. Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation.

The air supply should have a capacity greater than the machine consumption. If air is not supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction may occur.

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Installation

Machine installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

Never operate the sewing machine with any ventilation openings blocked.

Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint or dust.

The ambient temperature should be within the range of 5°C to 35°C during use. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The relative humidit 45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation should occur in any devices. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use. Exposure to direct sunlight may cause problems with correct operation.

In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

Do not use this machine outdoors.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

When securing the cords, do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

should be within the range of

Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for any electrical work that may need to be done.

The sewing machine weighs approximately 195 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power cord until installation is complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

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Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handlin no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts on the sound floor so that it will not move.

the lubricating oil or grease, so that

Avoid setting up the sewing machine near

sources of strong electrical noise such as high-frequency welding equipment. If this precaution is not taken, incorrect machine operation may result.

Installation

CAUTION

Sewing

This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand.

Keep children away from the sewing machine.

The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing.

Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine. If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result.

Always use the proper needle plate. Any wrong plate can cause needles to break.

Do not use a bent needle.

Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

• When threading the needle

• When replacing the bobbin and needle

• When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended

• When cleaning the machine.

Do not get on the table. Table may be damaged.

Do not operate this machine where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result.

Do not touch any moving parts, press any objects against the machine, or pull/push the cloth during sewing. Doing so may result in personal injury, machine damage, or needle breakage.

Do not touch the bed section during operation or for 30 minutes after operation. Otherwise burns may result.

Never drop or insert foreign objects or a screwdriver into the ventilation openings or the machine inside. Touching any high-voltage area may result in an electric shock.

Never damage, alter, heat, or put a strain on the power cable as well as other cables. Doing so may result in a fire or an electric shock.

If the controller is exposed to water or a chemical agent or if its entry is found inside the controller, turn off the power switch immediately. Continuing to use the machine under such a condition may result in a fire or an electric shock.

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

ulse motor and sewing machine

Cleaning

Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

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the lubricating oil or grease, so that

Maintenance and inspection

ying

Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system.

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable (do not pull on the cable itself) from the wall outlet before attempting to

erform the following operations. Otherwise, the machine is started if the start switch is pressed by mistake. Injury may occur in such a case.

• When carr or maintenance

• When replacing consumable parts such as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent lamp

out inspection, adjustment,

If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions.

Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. When replacing a fluorescent lamp, use the same-type lamp having a rating of 40 watts. Wait until the fluorescent lamp cools off before replacement. Failure to do so can result in burns.

If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure to re-install them to their original positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine.

Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty.

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3 Warning labels

* The following warning labels appear on the sewing machine.

Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.

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Safety devices: Finger guard, Belt cover, etc.

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Never touch or push the thread take up during

operation as it may result in injuries machine.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground

Never touch or push the needle bar during operation as it may result in injuries or damage to the sewing machine.

Direction of operation

connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

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Finger guard

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Finger guard

Belt cover

Guard cover

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Before Starting Operation

Do not force open the shutter for direct contact with the magnetic area.

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Do not store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature.

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Do not use or store floppy disks in a dusty place. Do not place it on cloth.

Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the programmer.

W1210Q

Do not use floppy disks under high humidity.

W1212Q

Do not store floppy disks under direct sunlight.

W1213Q

Do not bend the disk. Do not put things on the

Avoid contact with solvent or drink.

disk.

W1215Q

Store it in the case immediately after using it to protect it from dust and damage.

W1217Q

Use a commercially available cleaning disk to clean the head of the floppy disk drive periodically.

Do not remove the disk out of the drive during the access lamp is lit.

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W1216Q

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Protecting data in floppy disks

Write-protection is available for a floppy disk to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is read-only. It is recommended to provide write-protection for disks which contain important data. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to open the slot as shown below.

Slide the notch in this direction to prevent data loss or overwriting.

Slide the notch in this direction to write data.

W1219Q

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Procedure of Reading This Manual

Explanation of models

This manual explains two models:

- BE-0901E-AC-PC

- BE-1201B-AC-PC

Explanation for individual model is provided by identifying the model name. Check the model before using the machine. The display is BE-0901E-AC-PC.

Configuration of this manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

Provides information on the specifications of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic software operations.

Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

Describes machine installation and preparation to be conducted before starting embroidering operation.

Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures

Provides explanations on the operation panel and briefly reviews the flow of embroidering processes.

Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data

Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer.

Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data

Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Editor.

Chapter 6 Embroidering

Explains how to use the Machine Controller.

Chapter 7 Operation of Machine

Provides information on machine operation during embroidering.

Chapter 8 Creating Production Report

Explains how to use the production report program.

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Describes appropriate maintenance of the machine.

Chapter 10 Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the needles.

Chapter 11 List of Error Codes

Provides information on error codes and action to be taken.

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting for the machine.

Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available.

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Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 1

Before Starting Operation............................................................................................................................................... 7

Procedure of Reading This Manual................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Software ....................................................................................................................................................................1-4

2-1 Necessary Systems........................................................................................................................................... 1-4

2-2 Configuration of Software .................................................................................................................................. 1-5

2-3 Notes on use .....................................................................................................................................................1-6

2-4 Help ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

2-5 Basic Operation of Software.............................................................................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2 Preparation of Embroidery Machine

1. Names of Machine Components ............................................................................................................................. 2-2

2. Installation.................................................................................................................................................................2-3

2-1 Transportation of Machine .................................................................................................................................2-3

2-2 Installation of Machine.......................................................................................................................................2-3

2-3 Installation of Operation Panel...........................................................................................................................2-4

2-4 Mounting of Guard Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand..................................................................................................................................2-5

2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case......................................................................................................................... 2-6

2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets) ............................................................ 2-7

2-8 Connection of Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 2-9

2-9 Installation of Software .................................................................................................................................... 2-11

3. Preparation for Embroidering................................................................................................................................2-12

3-1 Upper Threading..............................................................................................................................................2-12

3-2 Replacement of Bobbin ................................................................................................................................... 2-14

3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle......................................................................................................................2-15

3-4 Preparation of Machine for Operation..............................................................................................................2-16

3-5 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame ...................................................................................................2-19

3-6 Adjustment of Thread tension.......................................................................................................................... 2-23

Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures

Functions of Operation Panel......................................................................................................................................3-2

Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................3-2

Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering ...............................................................................................................3-4

Run the Software.....................................................................................................................................................3-5

Turn on the Machine Power..................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Register the Machine Name .................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Retrieve the Embroidery Data .................................................................................................................................3-6

Start Embroidering...................................................................................................................................................3-7

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Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data

Functions (Command Reference)................................................................................................................................4-2

Description of Screen...................................................................................................................................................4-3

Creating a Directory......................................................................................................................................................4-4

Transferring data...........................................................................................................................................................4-5

Copy ..............................................................................................................................................................................4-7

Select from Menu.....................................................................................................................................................4-7

Drag Data.................................................................................................................................................................4-7

Moving Data...................................................................................................................................................................4-8

Select from Menu.....................................................................................................................................................4-8

Drag Data.................................................................................................................................................................4-8

Deleting Data.................................................................................................................................................................4-9

Recreate an icon .........................................................................................................................................................4-10

Select All......................................................................................................................................................................4-11

Renaming Data............................................................................................................................................................4-12

Finding Data ................................................................................................................................................................4-13

Adjusting Screen Display...........................................................................................................................................4-15

Reading Data in Floppy Disk......................................................................................................................................4-16

Reading DOS Format Data....................................................................................................................................4-16

Converting the Non DOS format data ....................................................................................................................4-18

Reading Data in Paper Tape.......................................................................................................................................4-22

Settings for Data Reading ..........................................................................................................................................4-24

Writing Data in DST Format .......................................................................................................................................4-25

Viewing Pattern Information ......................................................................................................................................4-26

Contents

Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data

Functions (Command Reference)................................................................................................................................5-2

Description of Screen...................................................................................................................................................5-4

Opening Embroidery Data............................................................................................................................................5-5

Setting Display..............................................................................................................................................................5-6

Centering .................................................................................................................................................................5-6

Zoom........................................................................................................................................................................5-6

Needle Penetration ..................................................................................................................................................5-8

Embroidering Start/End............................................................................................................................................5-8

Trim and pause ........................................................................................................................................................5-8

Microstitch................................................................................................................................................................5-9

Needle Bar and Speed Range .................................................................................................................................5-9

Thread Color ..........................................................................................................................................................5-13

Tool bar ..................................................................................................................................................................5-14

Status Bar ..............................................................................................................................................................5-14

Back to Previous Status .............................................................................................................................................5-15

Undo ......................................................................................................................................................................5-15

Redo ......................................................................................................................................................................5-15

Editing..........................................................................................................................................................................5-16

Rotate ....................................................................................................................................................................5-16

Horizontal Flip ........................................................................................................................................................5-17

Vertical Flip ............................................................................................................................................................5-17

Point Symmetry......................................................................................................................................................5-17

Repeat ...................................................................................................................................................................5-17

Resize ....................................................................................................................................................................5-20

Delete Stitch...........................................................................................................................................................5-20

Insert or Delete Code.............................................................................................................................................5-21

Insert Lock Stitch....................................................................................................................................................5-22

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Changing Data ............................................................................................................................................................5-23

Changing Start.......................................................................................................................................................5-23

Changing End........................................................................................................................................................ 5-24

Mask...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-25

Group........................................................................................................................................................................... 5-26

Setting Group for Repetition .................................................................................................................................. 5-27

Selecting from Menu..............................................................................................................................................5-27

Merge...........................................................................................................................................................................5-28

Saving Data.................................................................................................................................................................5-30

Save ......................................................................................................................................................................5-30

Save As... ..............................................................................................................................................................5-31

Viewing Pattern Information...................................................................................................................................... 5-32

Printing Data ...............................................................................................................................................................5-33

Chapter 6 Embroidering

Functions (Command Reference) ............................................................................................................................... 6-2

When the Power to the Machine is Off ....................................................................................................................6-2

When the Power to the Machine is On ....................................................................................................................6-2

Description of Screen ..................................................................................................................................................6-5

Settings before Turning On the Machine....................................................................................................................6-6

Displaying the Tool Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 6-6

Displaying the Status Bar.........................................................................................................................................6-7

Upgrading the Version of Interface Board................................................................................................................6-7

Reset Interface Board.............................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Communication Port ................................................................................................................................................ 6-7

Language.................................................................................................................................................................6-8

Settings after Turning Power On ................................................................................................................................. 6-9

Tool Bar ...................................................................................................................................................................6-9

Status Bar................................................................................................................................................................ 6-9

Zoom In ...................................................................................................................................................................6-9

Zoom Out.................................................................................................................................................................6-9

Zoom In Specified Range ...................................................................................................................................... 6-10

Fit to Window......................................................................................................................................................... 6-10

Whole Pattern........................................................................................................................................................6-10

Grid........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-11

Hoop ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-11

Hoop position fine adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 6-11

Needle Penetration................................................................................................................................................ 6-12

Thread Color..........................................................................................................................................................6-13

Needle Bar and Speed Range............................................................................................................................... 6-13

Setting Needle Bar ................................................................................................................................................6-13

Setting Ranges ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-17

Grid Setting............................................................................................................................................................6-18

Background color...................................................................................................................................................6-18

Renaming Machine................................................................................................................................................6-19

Viewing Machine Information................................................................................................................................. 6-20

Design Information.................................................................................................................................................6-20

Setting Window Display ......................................................................................................................................... 6-20

Minimizing and Aligning Windows.......................................................................................................................... 6-21

Language...............................................................................................................................................................6-23

Copying Data to Other Machines........................................................................................................................... 6-23

Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................6-24

Upgrading the Machine Program........................................................................................................................... 6-24

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Setting the Machine....................................................................................................................................................6-25

Needle Bar .............................................................................................................................................................6-25

Same Speed Range...............................................................................................................................................6-26

Pause.....................................................................................................................................................................6-26

Speed Range .........................................................................................................................................................6-27

Hoop Feed Position................................................................................................................................................6-28

Embroidery Area ....................................................................................................................................................6-29

Embroidery Hoop ...................................................................................................................................................6-29

Thread Trimming....................................................................................................................................................6-31

Boring.....................................................................................................................................................................6-32

Thread Breakage Sensor.......................................................................................................................................6-33

Automatic Step Back..............................................................................................................................................6-34

Automatic Hoop Feed ............................................................................................................................................6-34

End of embroidery..................................................................................................................................................6-35

Mending .................................................................................................................................................................6-36

Adjust .....................................................................................................................................................................6-37

Driving shaft ...........................................................................................................................................................6-38

Activate escape with pause....................................................................................................................................6-38

Short stitch speed reduction...................................................................................................................................6-39

Thin / Thick Material...............................................................................................................................................6-40

Area Trace .............................................................................................................................................................6-41

Default Settings......................................................................................................................................................6-42

Show Setting..........................................................................................................................................................6-43

Load Setting...........................................................................................................................................................6-45

Save Setting...........................................................................................................................................................6-46

Load Hoop .............................................................................................................................................................6-47

Embroidering...............................................................................................................................................................6-52

Starting Embroidering.............................................................................................................................................6-52

Moving the Home Position.........................................................................................................................................6-54

Step-forward/Step-back..............................................................................................................................................6-55

Entering in the Step-forward/Step-back Mode........................................................................................................6-55

Setting Step-forward/Back Distance or Timing .......................................................................................................6-56

Stepping Forward/Back..........................................................................................................................................6-57

Resuming Embroidering.........................................................................................................................................6-58

Moving Embroidery Position .....................................................................................................................................6-59

Centering Pattern........................................................................................................................................................6-60

Saving Data .................................................................................................................................................................6-61

Save.......................................................................................................................................................................6-61

Save As..................................................................................................................................................................6-61

Running Other Programs ...........................................................................................................................................6-62

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Chapter 7 Operation of Machine

1. Operating Procedures.............................................................................................................................................. 7-2

1-1 Power Source....................................................................................................................................................7-2

1-2 Preparation for Embroidering.............................................................................................................................7-2

2. Machine Stop ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-3

2-1 Stopping the Machine with the stop switch unit ................................................................................................. 7-3

2-2 Emergency Stop of the Machine with the shut-off switch unit............................................................................7-3

3. Permission for Hoop Movement..............................................................................................................................7-4

4. Jog Switches.............................................................................................................................................................7-5

4-1 Hoop Movement to Start Position ...................................................................................................................... 7-5

5. Area Check................................................................................................................................................................ 7-6

5-1 External Tracing.................................................................................................................................................7-6

5-2 Automatic Hoop Movement in Area ...................................................................................................................7-6

6. Hoop Feed Position.................................................................................................................................................. 7-7

7. Measures against Thread Breakage .......................................................................................................................7-8

7-1 Remedies ..........................................................................................................................................................7-8

8. Inching Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-9

8-1 Inching Mode during Embroidering (Forcible Hoop Movement) ........................................................................7-9

Chapter 8 Creating Production Report

Functions (Command Reference) ............................................................................................................................... 8-2

Description of Screen ..................................................................................................................................................8-3

Displaying Report......................................................................................................................................................... 8-4

Display Example of Details ...................................................................................................................................... 8-5

Display Example of Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar........................................................................... 8-6

Display Example of Thread breakage Information in Pattern................................................................................... 8-7

Display Example of Output Information ...................................................................................................................8-8

Display Example of Total Output Information.........................................................................................................8-10

Setting Display Items .................................................................................................................................................8-12

General.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-12

Details....................................................................................................................................................................8-13

Thread Breakage Information on Needle Bar ........................................................................................................8-14

Thread Breakage Information in Pattern................................................................................................................ 8-14

Output Information................................................................................................................................................. 8-15

Total Output Information ........................................................................................................................................8-16

Recess Time Setting..............................................................................................................................................8-17

Save As CSV................................................................................................................................................................ 8-18

Printing Production Report........................................................................................................................................8-19

Page Setup............................................................................................................................................................ 8-19

Print .......................................................................................................................................................................8-19

Copying Report Data.................................................................................................................................................. 8-20

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Chapter 9 Maintenance

1. Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................................9-2

1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook ..........................................................................................................9-2

1-2 Cleaning of Needle Plate ...................................................................................................................................9-3

2. Oiling..........................................................................................................................................................................9-4

2-1 Head ..................................................................................................................................................................9-4

Chapter 10 Adjustment

1. Adjusting Needle Bar Height..................................................................................................................................10-2

2. Adjustment of Timing Between Needle and Rotary Hook ...................................................................................10-6

3. Adjustment of Presser Foot Height.......................................................................................................................10-7

4. Adjustment of Thread Trimmer..............................................................................................................................10-8

5. Thread Wiper Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................10-9

6. Adjusting the Belt Tension ...................................................................................................................................10-10

Chapter 11 Error code list

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Mechanical Section.....................................................................................................................................................12-2

Electrical Section........................................................................................................................................................12-4

Contents

Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of Optional Equipment

1. Attaching Bobbin Winder .......................................................................................................................................13-2

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Chapter 1

An Introduction of

Embroidery Machine

Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

1. Specifications

Embroidery machine used 9 needle embroidery machine head 12 needle embroidery machine head

Application Pattern embroidery

Sewing speed Maximum 1200 rpm

Max. 300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (flat hoop area) *

Sewing area

Feed system By pulse motor wire drive

Stitch length 0.1 ~ 12.7 mm (minimum pitch: 0.1 mm)

Storage medium

Thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer

Needle thread breakage Needle thread breakage detector

Power supply Single phase 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 240 V, 500 VA

Weight 195 kg

Dimensions 1050 (W) x 1016 (L) x 1484 (H) mm

Options

300 (V) x 450 (H) mm (tubuler square hoop area)

85 (V) x 360 (H) mm (with cap frame)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (Tajima format)

3.5 2HD floppy disk (the equivalent to Tajima format)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) (embroidary data in

FDR35III/V format only)

3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format)

3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format)

Embroidery hoops in different sizes, Bobbin winder,

Parts for boring

* ...... The field size is restricted by the types of hoop used.

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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

2. Software

2-1 Necessary Systems

The following systems are needed for installing the software.

• Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 166 MHz or above (Even if the software is operable under the environment less than the required specification, such a case is out of the scope of warranty.)

• Memory of 32 MB or above (Even if the software is operable under the environment less than the required specification, such a case is out of the scope of warranty.)

• Free space of 100 MB or above in the hard disk

• 3.5 floppy disk drive

• CD-ROM drive

• Video card of 1024 × 768 resolution in 256 colors (1280 × 1024 in 65000 colors is recommended.)

• Serial port (RS-232C) × 1

• PCI slot x 1 Use the full-size type. Any low-profile type PCI or half-pitch type PCI cannot be used. In the PCI slot, an interface board (option) shown in the photo below is installed.

Board dimension

Full-size type PCI Board dimension 106.68mm Bracket dimension 120mm

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Bracket dimension

• Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0/XP (Some functions are not available with Windows NT. Refer to page 4-18.)

• Non-DOS data such as Barudan FDR is not supported to do input and output of data in case of FDD using USB.

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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine

2-2 Configuration of Software

This software is mainly composed of the following four programs. The software is provided on CD-R. (1) Embroidery Machine Controller

(2) Embroidery Data Explorer (3) Embroidery Data Editor (4) Production Report

Program Functions

(1) Machine Controller

This program controls embroidering operation of the machine. A embroidering status can be displayed on the screen in real time, and data for operating the machine can be set.

(2) Embroidery Data Explorer

This program handles files of embroidery data on patterns. Transmission of embroidery data to the machine, as well as copy, move and retrieval of a file are available by means of this program. Embroidery data can be converted from the paper tape or floppy disk.

(3) Embroidery Data Editor

This program allows editing of data on embroidering operation including scaling, rotation, color change, etc.

(4) Production Report

This program is for collecting data on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc.

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Relationship among Programs

When the software is started, the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first.

Next, embroidery data is called by the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for editing and embroidering. The embroidery data is totaled by the program (4).

The programs (2), (3), and (4) can be started from the menu of the program (1). Each program can also be started independently.

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2-3 Notes on use

• Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used.

• Do not set the screen saver.

To cancel setting, select the "Screen saver" on the "Control panel" screen and set "Not used".

• Set the computer not to use the system agent included in the Windows 95 PLUS.

2-4 Help

The software is equipped with an on-line help function as an accessory. Click

of the item. Pressing the [F1] key brings up the help screen of the application for your reference.

, then the icon of the desired item. A message is displayed to explain the meaning and usage

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2-5 Basic Operation of Software

This section explains the basics of using the software. It covers only the operating procedures that are commonly used for the software. If there are any special operating procedures inherent to a program, they are explained in each section.

How to Use the Mouse

When selecting an icon or a menu displayed on the screen, move the white arrow pointer on the screen to the required position, then press the button on the mouse.

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Place the mouse on a flat, smooth surface and move it by sliding on it. The white arrow pointer moves along the mouse motion.

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The mouse has two buttons. The left one is used in general. There are three ways of operating the mouse button as described below:

!!!! Click

Press the left button of the mouse once. "Click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button once.

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!!!! Double-click

Press the left mouse button twice continuously. Do not leave a long pause in between. "Double-click [xx]" means moving the white arrow pointer to "xx" and pressing the left button twice continuously.

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!!!! Drag

Move the mouse while holding down the left button. Dragging is used for defining an area.

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Names of Screen Components

Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller are described below:

Tool bar

Dimmed icons cannot be used unless an appropriate item is selected.

Leftward movement

Status bar

Upward movement

Scroll bar

Downward movement

Rightward movement

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!!!! Menu

Processing of software is carried out by giving relative commands. Commands are divided in groups and stored in each menu. The menu displayed on the screen changes depending on the program which is currently active.

!!!! Tool bar

A command is executed by clicking a relative icon (illustrated button) on the screen. If it is hard to recognize icons from illustrations, move the white arrow pointer to the icon. The name of the icon is displayed.

!!!! Scroll bar, scroll box, and scroll arrow

Some patterns may not be displayed entirely on the screen. Use the scroll bar to see hidden parts of the pattern into view. When displaying the right part, for example, click the scroll arrow at the right end. The box in the scroll bar moves to the right. By dragging the scroll box to the right, the screen can scroll quickly. The vertical scroll bar can be used in the same way.

!!!! Status bar

This bar is for displaying a brief description of the selected command.

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Selection of Menu

Processing of software is carried out by giving a command. A command can be given by the mouse as described below:

1. Move the arrow pointer to a menu name and click there.

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2. A list of commands is displayed. Click the required command.

Dimmed commands cannot be used unless an appropriate item is selected. Depending on the model, some items cannot be used.

Commands with a mark have sub menus.

The check mark (√) indicates that the command is selected.

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When the arrow pointer is moved to another menu while a list of commands is displayed, those of the latter menu are displayed.

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1. Names of Machine Components

!!!! BE-0901E-AC-PC

Thread guide bar

Pulley (A)

Thread tension dial

Thread guide A, B

9-bar cotton stand

Thread take-up

Inner thread guide

Embroidery hoop

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Thread tension dial

Table

Power switch

Control box

Pulley (A)

Thread guide bar

Operation panel

Carriage

Guard bar

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Thread guide A, B

Thread take-up

Inner thread guide

Embroidery hoop

Table

Power switch

Control box

12-bar cotton stand

Operation panel

Carriage

Guard bar

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DANGER

Embroidery machines should be installed onl by trained engineers.

Electric wiring should be laid by your distributor or electric experts.

The sewing machine weighs more than 195 kg. The installation should be carried out by two or more people.

Do not connect the power source until installation is completed. Doing so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries.

Install a machine in a place away from a highfre

uency welding machine or other machines that

enerate a strong electric noise. Failure to do

ma so may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Secure the machine with the nuts when installing it so that it will not move b on the sound floor.

lacing the leveling seat

* After installation is completed, get the power supply from a dedicated outlet.

* When connecting multiple machines, exercise care not to exceed the capacity of the outlet.

2-1 Transportation of Machine

When relocating the machine, lift it by the steel frame.

Note) Never lift the machine by the table or the guard bar.

2-2 Installation of Machine

[2]

[1]

[3]

1 Adjust leveling seats [1] by turning nuts [2]

in the direction of the arrow until the table top is placed horizontally.

2 If the table is not stable, loosen nuts [2] and

turn leveling seats [1] for adjustment.

When relocating the machine, raise leveling seats [1]. The machine can then be moved with casters [3].

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2-3 Installation of Operation Panel

Operation

anel

2-4 Mounting of Guard Bar

Loosen thumb bolt [1]. Adjust the operation panel position for ease of use, and tighten thumb bolt [1].

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Attach guard bar [1] to the machine. Fix it with bolts and washers from the lower side of the frame.

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2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand

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[2]

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[2]

[4]

[3]

1. Attach two thread guide support bars [2] to the cotton stand assembly [1], while fitting into the two holes.

2. Mount the thread guide assembly [3] on the thread guide support bars [2] using the two screws [4].

3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the

end of the thread guide assembly [3].

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1. Attach two thread guide support bars [2] to the cotton stand assembly [1], while fitting into the two holes.

2. Mount the thread guide assembly [3] on the thread guide support bars [2] using the two screws [4].

[1]

3. For safety reason, attach vinyl tubes to the end of the thread guide assembly [3].

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2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Proper lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine head in good condition.

Before operating the machine for the first time after unpacking or after leaving the machine without operation for a long period of time, supply one or two drops of oil to two sections at the top and the bottom of each needle bar. (See the left figure.)

Note)• Use the Brother's specified embroider

machine oil (Nisseki Embroidery Lube No. 10 or the equivalent).

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• Supplying an excessive amount of oil will cause dripping onto the material.

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2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)

Be sure to ground the personal computer.

Interface board

(1st machine)

RC cable

IF cable

Control box

CAUTION

Before inserting or removing IF cables or RS cables, turn off the power switches of the machine, the computer, and peripheral equipment.

Term in at or (Be sure to attach a terminator.)

(2nd machine)

(3rd machine)

IF cable

(4th machine)

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1. Turn off the power of the personal computer and the machine.

2. Open the cover of the personal computer and insert an interface board included with the Machine Controller (option) into the slot for the PCI bus.

3. Connect the interface board male connector and the personal computer RS-232C connector (COM1 or RS-232C-1) using the attached short RS cable included with the Machine Controller (option).

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(Terminator)

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4. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the first machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the second machine using an IF cable.

5. Attach the side cover of the control box.

6. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the second machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the third machine using an IF cable.

7. Connect the control box connector SBUS2 of the third machine and the control box connector SBUS1 of the forth machine using an IF cable.

8. Attach a terminator included with the Machine Controller (option) to the control box connector SBUS2 of the forth (last) machine.

• The IF cables used for connection are identical. There is no difference between the two ends of the IF

cable.

• The order of connecting four machines is arbitrary.

• The maximum number of connecting machines is four.

• A terminator should be connected to the connector SBUS2 of the lastly connected machine.

Connection to SBUS1, 2 can be interchangeable.

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2-8 Connection of Power Supply

!!!! Connection of Power Supply of Embroidery Machine

DANGER

Be sure to connect an earth cable. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Use a cord plug that matches the receptacle type.

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Ground

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When using a conversion plug, be sure to connect the grounding cable (green/yellow stripe) to the grounding terminal of the outlet.

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!!!! Uninterruptive power supply

This unit is for protecting a personal computer from commercial power interruption, voltage drop, and external noise. Use of an uninterruptive power supply is strongly recommended.

• This unit is not an attachment of the Brother's embroidery machine, and should be purchased separately from a different source.

• When using an uninterruptive power supply, be sure to establish grounding.

Uninterruptive power supply unit

Ground

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2-9 Installation of Software

Use an attached CD-R for installing software. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a drive unit to the computer.

1. Set the CD-R for installation.

Setting the CD-R starts the installation program automatically.

2. Select the language and click "Next".

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3. The screen for user registration is displayed. Input your name and department. Click [OK] after inputting is finished.

4. Check the user information. Click [OK] if the contents are correct.

5. Specify a folder for setup.

6. Click [TO NEXT] to start installation.

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7. After setup is properly finished, a message is displayed.

8. Click [OK] to complete installation.

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3. Preparation for Embroidering

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before starting preparation. Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch, resulting in bodily injuries.

3-1 Upper Threading

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[1] Thread guide tension disc

[2] Thread breakage pulley

[3] Upper thread guide (upper)

[4] Upper thread guide (middle)

[5] Thread guide (upper)

[6] Thread guide A

[7] Lower thread guide

[8] Needle bar thread guide

Spring

Inner thread guide

[7] Lower thread guide

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1. Pass an upper thread from the cotton stand through the holes of the thread guide right above each cotton stand bar. When passing the thread, pass it through the first hole from the lower side, lead it around the thread guide, and then pass it through the second hole also from the lower side.

2. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley [2].

3. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) [3]. Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring.

4. Pass the thread through each hole of upper thread guide(middle) [4] and thread guide(upper) [5].

5. After passing the thread through the hole of thread guide(upper) [5], insert the thread into the right side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take-up.

6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper section into thread guide A [6] and lower thread guide [7].

7. Pass the thread through the hole of the needle bar thread guide [8] and pass it through the needle eye. Do not pass it through the presser foot. Pass it to needle bar thread guide at the front of lower thread guide [7].

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[2] Thread breakage pulley

[3] Upper thread guide (upper)

[4] Upper thread guide (middle)

[5] Thread guide (upper)

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[1] Thread guide tension disc

Spring

Inner thread guide

[6] Thread guide A

[7] Lower thread guide

[8] Needle bar thread guide

[7] Lower thread guide

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2. Push up the thread guide tension disc with your finger, and pass it from the left to the lower hole. Wind the thread clockwise twice around thread breakage pulley [2].

3. Pass the thread through the hole of upper thread guide(upper) [3]. Wind the thread clockwise once around the rotary tension disc and place it on the spring.

4. Pass the thread through each hole of upper thread guide(middle) [4] and thread guide(upper) [5].

5. After passing the thread through the hole of thread guide(upper) [5], insert the thread into the front side of the inner thread guide and pass it through the hole of the thread take-up.

6. Bring the thread back to the inner thread guide. Insert the thread into the hole from the upper section into thread guide A and lower thread guide [7].

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3-2 Replacement of Bobbin

Note) Remove dust, lint and oil from the bobbin case before replacement.

!!!! Removing bobbin case

[2]

[1]

!!!! Replacing bobbin

[3]

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[4]

1. Open the rotary hook cover [1].

2. Hold the knob [2] and take out the bobbin case.

3. Close the knob and take out the bobbin [3].

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1. Put a new bobbin in the bobbin case.

Check the winding direction. (refer the figure) If the bobbin is inserted in the reverse direction, the lower thread may slip too much, resultingin a problem in embroidering. Check that the bobbin is pushed out of the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. If not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the height of the spring or replace it with a new one.

[5]

[6]

Pull out by about 50 mm

Bobbin

0.5mm

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2. Slide the thread under the tension spring [5] through the notch [4].

3. Pull out the thread from the hole of the tension spring [5].

4. Pull out the thread by about 50 mm.

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[1]

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3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle

[1]

[2]

1. Hold the knob [2] and attach the bobbin case securely.

2. Close the rotary hook cover [1].

!!!! Removing needle

Loosen the set screw [1] and remove the needle [2].

!!!! Attaching needle

With the flat side facing the front, insert the needle all the way until it meets the end o the needle bar. Tighten the set screw [1] firmly.

Note) • Set the needle so that the notched

part will come on the rotary hook side.

* Relationship between materials and needles

Material Needle Needle thickness

Denim

Leather

Handkerchief #9, #10

Shirt

Towe l

DB × K5

#14,

#16, #18

#11,

#12, #13

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• The needle eye should not be angled to the left (when viewed from the front).

!!!! Selecting needle

• When using special threads such as gold, silver, and rame yarn, use a heavy-duty needle (#11~#16). For bette finish, paste the waxed paper on the back of the material.

• In general, use DB x K5 #11 ~ #18 according to the material thickness. Fo knitted materials, use DB x K23 #11 because its rounded point prevents the knit thread from breaking.

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3-4 Preparation of Machine for Operation

!!!! Check the following before turning on the power

Thread

Embroidery hoop (1) Is there any looseness in the material? (2) Is the hoop clamped securely?

Needle stop position (1)

(1) Are upper thread settings complete? (2) Are threads passed smoothly? (3) Are threads passed through needles? (4) Are lower thread settings complete?

Are thread take-ups aligned horizontally?

(2) Are needle bars positioned at the top?

Note) If thread take-up [1], which is not in

the drive position, is out of alignment, raise it by hand. The stopper works to align thread take-up [1] with the others.

Turning on the power switch brings up the message "Moving frame" and sounds a beep

[1]

(This figure shows model BE-0901E-AC.)

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as a warning. Then, the X and Y carriages move the embroidery hoop to the home position or the position where it was located at the end of the previous operation. Check that there is no obstacle above the hoop which will interfere with needles or presse feet.

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!!!! When the machine is turned on:

"E-07" may appear on the operation panel while a buzzer sounds intermittently. In such a case, the machine is not ready to start because the needle bar case is not positioned correctly, and thus the needles are not in proper alignment with the holes of the needle plates. Follow the steps below to fix this.

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[2]

[3]

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1. Check if the needles stop in the normal position.

When cam plate [2] is raised, it is in the automatic jump position. This is the normal position.

2. Turn knob [3] slowly.

If knob [3] cannot be turned or is too heavy to rotate, thread take-up [1] or the needle bar is not in the normal position. Check if any obstacle interferes with the needle end or the presser foot.

Note) Do not turn the knob forcibly.

3. There is a dead zone in which the needle

bar case cannot be moved even by turning knob [3]. Turn the knob to the normal position in the vicinity of the center of the dead zone.

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[3]

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4. Press STOP

5. A buzzer sounds and the X and Y carriages

move automatically so as to bringthe hoop center to the home position or to the position where it was located at the end of the previous operation.

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If the machine is not ready to operate because the needle bars in the drive position are out of the normal position, "E-05" appears. Follow the steps below if this occurs.

1. Set "100° (→)" on the pulley to "STOP POSITION."

!!!! Normal needle stop position

[6]

[5]

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2. Press

Note) Check if the needle bars are lowered.

If so, return them to the normal stop position. (Refer to "Normal needle stop position" on page 2-18.)

3. A buzzer sounds, the X and Y carriages move automatically so as to bring the hoop center to the home position or to the position where it was located at the end o the previous operation.

Viewing the inside through the clearance, each needle bar is in the jump position at the top (as shown in the figure) and needle ba vertical piece [5] lowers to keep it from contact with needle bar clamp [6]. (The thread take-ups are aligned horizontally.)

Note) When the power switch has been

turned on or when restarting embroidering while the machine is stopped or suspended, be sure to return the needles to the normal stop position.

[5]

[6]

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• Align all thread take-ups horizontally.

• If the needle bar in the embroidering

position is lowered with needle ba vertical piece [5], separate them in the following manner. For safety, insert a tool such as a screwdriver into the clearance at the front left side of the needle bar case and turn the needle bar vertical piece [5] by pushing its end. When the needle bar and the needle bar vertical piece are separated, the needle bar is raised to the top by the spring.

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!!!! Attaching a square frame and a flat hoop frame (standard)

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[6]

[5]

Figure

[4]

[1]

Figure B

[4]

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1. Attach flat hoop frame (assembly) [1] to X carriage [2], and tighten two screws [3].

Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.

2. Loosen two screws [4]. Attach square frame [5].

3. As shown in Figure A, fit the left metal part of the square frame to the screw. As shown in Figure B, fit the right metal part to the screw. Tighten two screws [4] securely.

4. If the material over the square frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Make an adjustment using screw [6].

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!!!! Attaching a tubular round frame (optional)

Note) When using a tubular round frame with the frame for it, remove table from the machine.

Figure

[2]

[3]

[1]

Figure B Figure C

[5]

[6]

[7]

[4]

[5]

[6]

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1. Attach two frame sets [2] for tubular round frame to X carriage [1] with two screws [3].

Fit the projections of the X carriage into the inner holes.

2. As Figures B and C show, while pushing up plate springs [5], insert the right and left metal parts of tubular round frame [4] and fit projections [6] into the hole of the tubular round frame.

3. If the material over the tubular round frame is not set properly, stitches may be skipped, threads may be broken, or the material may shrink during embroidering. Make an adjustment using screw [7].

4. Remove screw [9] in Figure A. Position frame arms [8] R and L for the tubular round frame according to the mounting pitch of the tubular round frame, and attach the arms.

Note) Attach the frame arms R and L symmetrically.

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Projection

[7]

[1]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[2]

1. Turn off the machine power switch.

2. Pull X carriage [1] fully toward you. Loosen two screws [3]. Remove flat hoop frame (assembly) [2] with spring washers [4] and plane washers t from X carriage [1]

Note) Save the two screws, spring washers,

and plane washers removed in the above step. They will be used later.

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3. Fit spacer [7] to the projection of frame base plate assembly [6] mounted on X carriage [1] .

[6]

[1]

[7]

[3]

[4]

[5]

Projection

[6]

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4. After attaching spacer [7], attach sash frame [8] in the same manner and fix them using screws [3], spring washers [4], and plane washers [5] removed in step 2

Note) When attaching the sash frame, check

that the side with felt affixed to the back faces the front.

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[9]

[10]

5. Put material over sash frame [8]. Attach two clips 290 [9] to both vertical sides securely. Also attach two clips 220 [10] to both horizontal sides securely.

With a sash frame, the allowable embroidery area is 300 mm (vertical) x 450 mm (horizontal).

[8]

[9]

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300mm

450mm

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0.7~1.3N

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!!!! Adjustment of upper thread

Adjust upper thread tension to 0.7~1.3N when the thread is pulled at the needle ba thread guide.

Upper stitch width

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!!!! Adjustment of tension spring

[1]

Upper thread

Lower thread

Lower stitch width

[2]

* Correct adjustment

Turn the upper thread tension dial so that the needle thread can be pulled to the back o the material and that the lower stitch width will be about 1/3 of the upper stitch width.

[3]

6~8mm

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0.07~0.12N

1. The tension spring should be adjusted to 6~8 mm in height and 0.07~0.12 N in force.

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2. For adjusting the height, loosen the screw [1] and turn the tension spring bracket [2].

3. For adjusting the tension spring force, insert a driver tip in the groove of the thread tension bar [3] and turn it.

!!!! Lower thread tension

The standard tension of the lower thread is

0.15~ 0.3N. This tension may vary depending on the used thread. In general, press the bobbin case to a smooth vertical surface and hang the designated number of coins. Turn the thread tension screw so that the lower thread will come out smoothly.

Note) Check that the bobbin is pushed out o

the bobbin case by about 0.5 mm. I not, the slip prevention spring of the bobbin case does not work. Adjust the spring in height or replace it with a new one. (Refer to “Replacing Bobbin” on page 2-14)

To tighten

To loosen

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Embroidering Procedures

After installation of machine and setting-up of the personal computer (PC), start embroidering. This chapter explains about the operation panel on the machine as well as precautions for the actual embroidering process.

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Functions of Operation Panel

Operation Panel

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Starts embroidering.

Restarts after moving the carriage to embroidering start position by using the jog switch.

Restarts embroidering after a suspension.

Cancels errors during embroidering.

Exits from the embroidering mode. Hold down this switch and press switch.

Suspends embroidering.

Trims thread during suspension.

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Checks the embroidering area.

Exits from embroidering mode. Press this switch while holding down switch simultaneously to stop embroidering.

Moves the hoop automatically into the embroidering area when the embroidery position is out of the area.

When this switch is pressed while the computer has given a command to move embroidery hoop (“HOOP” appears on the panel), the embroidery hoop moves designated position.

Moves the hoop to software-set position. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to the previous position.

Clear inching when this switch is pressed in the inching mode.

Moves the needle bar. The needle moves by the diameter every time this switch is pressed.

Moves the hoop.

Step-back or forward is available during suspension. (Use

Changes the speed range during embroidering (Use switches only).

Sets machine to the inching mode when is pressed while holding down during suspension.

Carries out inching of the hoop when the switch is pressed in the inching mode. ( appears on the panel)

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Selects the flat or cap hoop. This selection should be done before turning the power ON to the machine. The setting will not be changed if the selection is done after turning the power OFF.

switches only.)

! Canceling errors

When an error message appears, it is canceled by pressing

switch.

Pressing other switches can stop alarm sound.

When thread breakage or wiper out error has occurred, step-back or forward switch can be used to cancel errors.

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Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

Run PC.

Run software (→ page 3-5) .

Turn on the machine power. (→ page 3-5)

Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer (→ page 3-6).

“Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data” (→ page 4-1)

Edit the retrieved embroidery data.

Click of the machine controller.

Press on the operation panel.

“Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data” (→ page 5-1)

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Run the Software

1. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] – [Ecsc] from the Start menu.

The software starts up.

Turn on the Machine Power

Power switch

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Flat / Cap hoop select swich

1. Change the Flat / Cap hoop select switch according to the hoop to be used.

2. Turn on the power switch.

3. The computer screen changes when the machine is turn on.

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Register the Machine Name

Enter the machine name if the software is run for the first time or when a new machine is connected.

1. Enter a machine name.

Select an identifying color for the machine. This color is shown on the title bar for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the title bar of a machine window.

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2. Click [OK].

Retrieve the Embroidery Data

1. Click .

The embroidery data explorer starts up.

2. Double-click the desired data or click after clicking the desired data.

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3. The selected data is transferred to the machine controller.

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4. Click .

The data is transferred to the machine for preparation of embroidering. When the embroidery hoop is displayed, the area check is conducted not with the embroidery area but with the frame shape. However, the area check of spider net frame and cap frame is conducted with the embroidery area. Be sure to note that at the time of the area check with the frame shape, the warning message won't be displayed when all of the embroidery data is placed apart from the embroiderable area (in green) in the frame or covers up the whole embroiderable area (in green) of the frame.

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1. Check that the READY lamp on the machine operation panel is on.

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2. Press to check the embroidering area.

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3. Press

to start embroidering.

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Chapter 4

Selecting and Transferring

Embroidery Data

Clicking on the machine controller brings up a screen which allows selecting or transference of registered embroidery data. Moving, copying, and deleting of embroidery data can also be carried out on this screen.

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Functions (Command Reference)

File menu

New

Exit of Selection

Exit Exits from embroidery data explorer.

Creates a new directory. (→ page 4-4)

Transfers embroidery data to the machine controller. (→ page 4-5)

Edit menu

Copy

Move

Delete

Rename

Recreate an icon

Select all

Copies the selected embroidery data. (→ page 4-7)

Moves the selected embroidery data to a different directory. (→ page 4-8)

Deletes the selected embroidery data. (→ page 4-9)

Renames the selected embroidery data. (→ page 4-12)

Creates an icon of data for other models. (→ page 4-10)

Selects all the data. (→ page 4-11)

View menu

Tool Bar Displays the tool bar.

Status Bar Displays the status bar.

List

Image

Sort by Name

Sort by Stitches

Sort by Colors Sorts embroidery data by the number of colors in ascending order

Sort by Date

Refresh

Displays embroidery data in the text form. (→ page 4-15)

Displays the image of embroidery data. (→ page 4-15)

Sorts embroidery data by name (in the reverse order). (→ page 4-15)

Sorts embroidery data by the number of stitches in ascending order (in descending order). (→ page 4-15)

(in descending order). (→ page 4-15)

Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order). (→ page 4-15)

Displays the latest data by updating the screen. (→ page 4-15)

Tool menu

Find Files

DST/DSB/DSZ → ECS Conversion Reads DOS format data. (→ page 4-16)

Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion

Tape → ECS Conversion Reads data in paper tape. (→ page 4-22)

ECS → DST Conversion Converts ECS data to DST data. (→ page 4-25)

Setup

Retrieves files. (→ page 4-13)

Reads non-DOS format data. (→ page 4-18)

Defines settings of data reading. (→ page 4-24)

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Sort by Stitches

Exit of Selection

Exit

Copy

Move

Rename

Delete

Sort by Name

Image

List

Sort by Colors

Sort by Date

Information

Help

Tool bar

To display hierarchy of directories in PC

Status bar

To display name and outline of the data registered in the selected directory

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Creating a Directory

Creates a new directory. A directory can be created within another directory.

1. Click and select a parent directory in the window on the left.

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2. Select [New] - [Folder] from File menu.

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3. Enter a new folder name.

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4. Click [OK].

5. A new directory is added to the window.

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Transferring data

Transfer registered embroidery data to the machine controller or Embroidery data editor.

1. Double-click data, or click data and .

The explorer exits automatically after transferring the selected data.

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Transferring DST and DSB data

1. Double click DST or DSB data or click the data and click .

2. The pattern image is displayed. To read the data, click [OK].

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3. Set the number of feeds for trim. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK].

The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically.

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Transferring data on a network

1. Before starting the software, click [START] - [PROGRAM] - [EXPLORER].

2. Select [Map Network Drive] from Tool menu.

3. Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK].

4. Exit from the explorer.

If no image appears:

If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display Detail" on "Screen" of the control panel to adjust display color. Choose one of the following options, then restart PC.

• 256 colors

• High color (16 bits)

• Full-color (24 bits)

Select the display color using "Color Pallet".

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Copy

Copies embroidery data.

! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination.

Select from Menu

1. Click data for selection.

2. Select [Copy] from Edit menu or click

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3. Select destination directory. Name copy data.

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4. Click [Save].

Drag Data

1. Click data for selection.

2. Drag data to destination directory while pressing [Ctrl] key.

The pointer turns into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted.

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3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes].

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Moving Data

Moves embroidery data to a different directory.

! Select from the menu or drag the data icon to the destination.

Select from Menu

1. Click data for selection.

2. Select [Move] from Edit menu or click

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3. Select the destination directory and click [Save].

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Drag Data

1. Click data for selection.

2. Drag data to the destination directory.

The arrow pointer turns into . Release the mouse button when the directory name is inverted.

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3. Check that the copy destination directory is correct, then click [Yes].

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Deleting Data

Deletes embroidery data.

1. Click data for selection.

The frame of selected data becomes red.

2. Select [Delete] from Edit menu or click .

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3. Click [Yes] to delete the selected data.

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Recreate an icon

Creates an icon of data for other models.

! Icons of the data created by the following models can be recreated.

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1. Click and select the data displayed as "Icon is not completed".

The frame of the data selected is displayed in red.

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2. Select [Icon is made again.] from the Edit menu.

3. The pattern image is displayed.

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4. Click [OK].

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Select All

Selects all the data in the folder displayed.

! Only copying, movement, and deletion by drag & drop are enabled when multiple patterns are

selected simultaneously. Transfer to the machine controller is disabled.

1. Select [Select all] from the Edit menu.

The frame of the data selected is displayed in red.

In the text display mode

In the image display mode

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Renaming Data

Renames the registered embroidery data.

! Data name consists of the name area and three characters called "extension" which indicates data

type. Enter ".ECS" at the end of the data name.

extension

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! Upper and lower cases are not distinguished in the data name.

1. Click data for selection.

The frame of selected data turns red.

2. Select [Rename] from Edit menu or click .

3. Enter a new data name.

Enter a data name including extension.

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4. Click [OK].

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Finding Data

Retrieves and views embroidery data.

1. Select [Find Files] from Tool menu.

2. Enter the file name of embroidery data for search.

Enter the file name correctly.

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3. Click [Find].

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If the specified embroidery data is found, the data is displayed.

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Finding Files With Wildcard Characters

Wildcard characters can be used as a substitute of a single character or multiple characters. Characters "?" and "*" can be used as wildcard characters for search.

! Using "?"

The wildcard character "?" represents any single character. For instance, if "Basket?.ecs" is entered to the file name box, the search will find any file name including 'Basket' and a following character. Any number of wild characters can be used to replace other characters.

! Using "*"

The wildcard character "*" represents a character or combination of characters. For instance, if "*.ecs" is entered to the file name box, the search will find all files with extension "ecs".

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Adjusting Screen Display

Selects the information type to display on the screen.

! Tool bar

If it is checked, the tool bar appears.

! Status bar

If it is checked, the status bar appears.

! File display format

Choose either option.

List Displays a list of all embroidery data names and details in the directory in text format.

Image Displays a list of all embroidery data names and images in the directory.

! File sorting order

Choose one of the following options. Clicking the icon will switch between ascending order and descending order.

Sort by Name Sorts files by name.

Sort by Stitches Sorts files by the number of stitches in ascending order (in descending order).

Sort by Colors Sorts files by the number of colors in ascending order (in descending order).

Sort by Date Sorts embroidery data by date in descending order (in ascending order).

! Updating to the latest information

Displays the latest information.

1. Select [Refresh] from View menu.

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Reading Data in Floppy Disk

Reads data in a floppy disk and registers it as embroidery data.

! The following data formats can be registered.

• DOS format data

Tajima Data with file name "xxxx.DST"

Barudan Data with file name "xxxx.DSB"

Zanks Data with file name "xxxx.DSZ"

• Non DOS format data

Barudan FDR

Barudan FMC

Zanks ZSK

Reading DOS Format Data

1. Select [DST/DSB/DSZ → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu.

2. Select data to read and click [Open].

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3. The image of the selected pattern appears.

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4. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK].

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5. Select the directory to save and name the file.

Do not change extension ".ECS".

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6. Click [Save].

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Converting the Non DOS format data

This function is not available with Windows NT.

Viewing Files

To view files of FDR, FMC and ZSK data, carry out the following steps:

! Viewing Details

Click

Names, types, Numbers, sizes, number of stitches of FDR data are displayed.

Names, sizes, number of stitches of FMC data are displayed.

Names, Numbers, sizes, number of stitches of ZSK data are displayed.

When reading FDR data

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When reading FMC data

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When reading ZSK data

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Click

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! Preview and Refresh

The data image can be displayed before reading the data. Click the desired icon or the name for display. Click

image display. To cancel the preview, click

to display the data image. On the detailed display, "fdr" and "fmc" changes to

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1. Set the floppy disk such as Barudan which is non-DOS format at the floppy disk drive of the PC.

2. Select [Non DOS (Barudan, ZSK...) Conversion] from Tool menu.

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3. Select data to read and click [OK].

When "Details" is selected

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When "Icon" is selected

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4. The image of the selected pattern appears. To convert the selected data into ECS data. Click [OK].

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5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the number of feeds or specify the feed length for trimming and click [OK].

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6. Select the directory to save the file and name the file.

Do not change extension ".ECS".

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7. Click [Save].

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Reading Data in Paper Tape

Saves data in paper tape as embroidery data.

! Paper taper reader is required for reading data.

! Before saving any data, check that the paper tape reader is connected to PC correctly.

! Available interfaces are as follows:

• COM1

• COM2

! Readable data formats of paper tape are as follows:

• Tajima

• Barudan

• Zanks (ZSK)

1. Turn on the power to the paper tape reader.

2. Set paper tape after the LED of READ button light up.

Power switch

READ button

Paper tape

3. Select [Tape → ECS Conversion] from Tool menu.

4. Select data format and click [OK].

The paper tape reader starts reading data.

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5. The image of the selected pattern appears.

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6. Select the directory to save and name the file.

Do not change extension ".ECS".

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7. Click [Save].

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Settings for Data Reading

Sets up the interface and data transfer speed of the paper tape reader or external disk drive.

1. Select [Setup] from Tool menu.

2. Select port and speed.

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3. Click [OK].

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Writing Data in DST Format

Convert the ECS data into DST data for saving.

1. Click the desired ECS data to convert into DST data.

2. Select [ECS to DST conversion] from Tool menu.

3. Select the directory to save and name the file.

Do not change extension ".dst".

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4. Click [Save].

5. Set feed counts for thread breakage. Select the count and click [OK].

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Viewing Pattern Information

Detail information of embroidery data can be checked.

! The following items can be checked.

Pattern name File name and path of embroidery data

File Version Version number of the file

No. of stitches The number of stitches in embroidery data

No. of colors The number of colors used in embroidery data

Mask Size Size of masking

Start of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering start position

End of Embroidering Coordinates of embroidering end position

Last modified Date of last revision of data

1. Click data for selection.

The frame of the selected data turns red.

2. Select [Design Information] from Help menu or click .

3. After checking, click [OK].

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Editing Embroidery Data

Clicking of the machine controller brings up a screen which allows editing of embroidery data.

This screen allows simple processing of embroidery data and display setting of display.

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Functions (Command Reference)

File menu

Open

Merge

Save

Save as

Print Preview Views printing condition of embroidery data.

Print Setup Designates printer settings.

Exit Editing Exits from editing of embroidery data.

Selects embroidery data. (→ page 5-5)

Add other pattern to the pattern in editing. (→ page 5-28)

Saves the edited embroidery data over the current file. (→ page 5-30)

Saves the edited embroidery data as a separate file. (→ page 5-31)

Prints embroidery data. (→ page 5-33)

Edit menu

Undo

Redo

Rotate

Horizontal Flip

Ver t i c al Flip

Point Symmetry

Repeat

Returns to the previous step. (→ page 5-15)

Repeats the step of "Undo". (→ page 5-15)

Rotates the image. (→ page 5-16)

Flips the image horizontally. (→ page 5-17)

Flips the image vertically. (→ page 5-17)

Rotates the image 180 degrees about the center. (→ page 5-17)

Repeats copying of the image. (→ page 5-17)

Resize

Delete Stitch

Insert or delete code

Insert lock stitch

Change menu

Start

End

Mask

Group

View menu

Centering

Zoom

Needle Penetration

Embroidering Start/End

Trim and pause

Resizes the image. (→ page 5-20)

Delete a stitch whose length is the designated length or less. (→ page 5-20)

Insert or delete the code for trim, pause and color change. (→ page 5-21)

Insert a lock stitch before and after thread trimming. (→ page 5-22)

Changes the start position of embroidery data. (→ page 5-23)

Changes the end position of embroidery data. (→ page 5-24)

Changes the mask of embroidery data. (→ page 5-25)

Group the patterns created in "Repeat" into one. (→ page 5-26)

Centers embroidery data. (→ page 5-6)

Zooms in or out. (→ page 5-6)

Displays the needle penetration positions. (→ page 5-8)

Displays the start/end positions of embroidering. (→ page 5-8)

Displays the code insertion position for trim and pause. (→ page 5-8)

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Microstitch Displays the position of the stitch whose length is the designated length or

less. (→ page 5-9)

Needle bar and speed

Displays the setting screen for needle bar and speed range. (→ page 5-9)

range

Thread color

Tool Bar

Status Bar

Displays the pattern in thread color. (→ page 5-13)

Shows/hides the tool bar. (→ page 5-14)

Shows/hides the status bar. (→ page 5-14)

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Description of Screen

Save

Open

Fit to Window

Display Range

Zoom Out

Zoom In

Needle bar and Speed Range

Thread

color

Horizontal Flip

Redo

RotateUndo

ertical Flip

Point Symmentry

Resize

Repeat

Design Information

bout This Application

Help

Tool bar

Status bar

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Opening Embroidery Data

This function is available with embroidery data editor.

1. Select [Open] from File menu or click .

2. Double-click the data or click the data and .

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Setting Display

Sets the condition of the display screen. Items with check marks to the left are selected.

Centering

Brings the image to the center of the screen.

Before selecting After selecting

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1. Select [Centering] from View menu.

Zoom

Zooms in/out the pattern.

! The following four types of zooming are available.

Zoom In Enlarges the image to 125%.

Zoom Out Reduces the image to 80%.

Range Magnifies the range defined by the mouse to the full window size.

Full Window Displays the whole image to the size of the window.

Zoom In

1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom In] from View menu or click .

Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks.

Before selecting After selecting

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1. Select [Zoom] - [Zoom Out] from View menu or click

Repeats zooming of the image by the number of clicks.

Before selecting After selecting

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Range

1. Select [Zoom] - [Range] from View menu or click .

2. Drag and define the range to zoom in with the mouse.

Before selecting After selecting

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Fit to window

1. Select [Zoom] - [Fit to window] from View menu or click .

Before selecting After selecting

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Needle Penetration

Chooses whether or not the needle pevetration positions are displayed.

1. Select [Needle Penetration] from View menu.

Before selecting After selecting

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Embroidering Start/End

Displays start and end points as "S" and "E" on the screen respectively. If points "S" and "E" are identical, "E" has priority over "S".

1. Select [Embroidering Start/End] from View menu.

Before selecting After selecting

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Trim and pause

Displays the position of the trim code and the pause code. Trim is displayed by X and pause is displayed by

1. Select [Trim and pause] from the View menu.

→

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Microstitch

Displays the position of the stitch whose length is less than the designated length with . Length can be designated from 0.0 to 1.0 mm in units of 0.1 mm.

1. Select [Microstitch] from the View menu.

2. Designate the length of the stitch to be viewed. Select [View] and designate the length of the microstitch.

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3. Click [OK].

Microstitch

Before selecting After selecting

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Needle Bar and Speed Range

Displays status of the needle bar and speed range.

1. Select the [Needle bar and speed range] from the View menu or click

Indicates the needle number and the color.

Indicates the stitching order and the color.

Pause is set when the range shows S marking.

Indicates the range of each needle bar.

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Change of display color

! When the color of the embroidering sequence is changed, the color displayed on the screen is

changed. When ending embroidering or reading other data, the confirmation screen for saving the setting appears.

! A display color can be selected from among the following four items.

Basic color which can be selected screen on the "Color selection"

Color sample supplied by a manufacturer Refer to steps 1 and 3.

Color sample created by a user Refer to steps 1 and 3.

Adjustment of an intermediate color from the color sample supplied by a manufacturer or naming and registration of a newly created color

Refer to steps 1 and 2.

Refer to steps 1 to 7.

! The following screen is displayed when colors to be displayed are set to 256 in [Display Properties]

and the color sample supplied by a manufacturer cannot be selected or an intermediate color cannot be created.

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1. Double click the desired embroidering sequence to change the color.

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2. Select a new color on the [Color selection] screen.

The needle bar number can be changed.

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3. When selecting a color from a color sample, click maker name or [User] and double click [Color].

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4. When finely adjusting the selected color, click [Medium color]. Click [User] to crate a new color, then click [Addition].

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5. Select an arbitrary color from basic colors. Click [Define Custom Colors] to create a medium color.

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6. Select a color by clicking on the color chart or by inputting a value, and click [OK].

Drag here to adjust brightness.

To display data of the selected color.

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7. Input the name of the color and click [OK] when [User] is selected in step 4.

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Changing needle bar allocation

1. Drag the embroidering sequence on the needle bar number.

Dragged embroidering sequence

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Setting the range

1. Double click the desired needle bar range to change.

2. Click the desired range.

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Click here to put a check mark for pause before starting the designated embroidering sequence.

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3. Click [OK].

Thread Color

The embroidery data is displayed in thread color.

! This functions is available only when the embroidery data edit is started from the machine controller.

1. Select [Thread color] from the View menu or click

Before selecting After selecting

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Tool bar

Shows/hides the tool bar. The tool bar contains icons with the same functions as the menu.

1. Select [Tool Bar] from View menu.

Before selecting After selecting

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Status Bar

Shows/hides the tool status. The status bar provides information on the current status and advice for operation.

1. Select [Status Bar] from View menu.

Before selecting After selecting

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Brother BE-1201B-AC-PC, BE-0901E-AC-PC User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Starting Operation

Procedure of Reading This Manual

Contents

1. Specifications

2. Software

2-1 Necessary Systems

2-2 Configuration of Software

2-3 Notes on use

2-4 Help

2-5 Basic Operation of Software

1. Names of Machine Components

2. Installation

2-1 Transportation of Machine

2-2 Installation of Machine

2-3 Installation of Operation Panel

2-4 Mounting of Guard Bar

2-5 Mounting of Cotton Stand

2-6 Lubrication to Needle Bar Case

2-7 Connection of Personal Computer to Machines (for connecting 4 sets)

2-8 Connection of Power Supply

2-9 Installation of Software

3. Preparation for Embroidering

3-1 Upper Threading

3-2 Replacement of Bobbin

3-3 Replacing and Selecting Needle

3-4 Preparation of Machine for Operation

3-5 Attachment of Embroidery Hoop and Frame

3-6 Adjustment of Thread Tension

Functions of Operation Panel

Operation Panel

Flowchart of Preparation for Embroidering

Run the Software

Turn on the Machine Power

Register the Machine Name

Retrieve the Embroidery Data

Start Embroidering

Functions (Command Reference)

Description of Screen

Creating a Directory

Transferring data

Copy

Select from Menu

Drag Data

Moving Data

Select from Menu

Drag Data

Deleting Data

Recreate an icon

Select All

Renaming Data

Finding Data

Adjusting Screen Display

Reading Data in Floppy Disk

Reading DOS Format Data

Converting the Non DOS format data

Reading Data in Paper Tape

Settings for Data Reading

Writing Data in DST Format

Viewing Pattern Information

Functions (Command Reference)

Description of Screen

Opening Embroidery Data

Setting Display

Centering

Zoom

Needle Penetration

Embroidering Start/End

Trim and pause

Microstitch

Needle Bar and Speed Range

Thread Color

Tool bar

Status Bar